Raucous, rowdy, gentle, sweet, eccentric, quirky, and outright irreverent are all words that fittingly describe Tas Cru’s songs and testify to his reputation as a one of the most unique of bluesmen plying his trade today. It’s not for nothing that Cru has received wide praise for his songwriting. As Downbeat magazine noted, “His songs […]
The Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan Street, Portland Wednesday, February 13 ~ 7:00 pm Members always Free ~ Non-Members $5.00 (Members please show your current cards at the door) Opening Acoustic Set ~ Terry Robb Second Electric Set ~ Lloyd Jones The January meeting at McMeniman’s Mission Theater was well received and we will continue bringing […]
Hey CBA Friends, I’m very excited to announce my new album and release concert – with discounted tickets for CBA members! Confessin’ My Dues will be available worldwide March 1, 2019, and marks my second release with NiaSounds and 15th solo recording. Drawing from the well of country blues to Coltrane, ragtime to Hendrix, Americana […]
Brenda Russell, a Portland native, was exposed to dance, blues and jazz from a young age. As a child she was introduced to jazz through her grandfather’s relationship with Ron Steen and to blues when her sister married Steve Mays who was well connected in the blues scene at the time and played with LaRhonda […]
Confessin’ My Dues NiaSounds Terry Robb delivers his sophomore release on the NiaSounds label titled Confessin’ My Blues and in pure Robb fashion it is done with precision, technique and a sense of beauty in tone and delivery. Everything that you’d expect from the master guitarist. Opening with the rag “Butch Holler Stomp,” the album […]
Live At The Ramblin’ Man Fair Alligator Records When it comes down to brass tacks, Southern rock has almost always had a base stemmed from the blues. Bands like The Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule and Wet Willie can all take their own place in the genre with their distinct style. So can The Kentucky Headhunters. […]
Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President It really is something of an issue of pride when you see a young performer that has been a part of the Cascade Blues Association’s family since he was an early teenager become recognized amongst the best players in the world. It seems that Ben Rice has always been […]
There is so much good music out there and to help sort through it, we recommend starting here: Arrogant Bastards – Blues, Funk & Rock-n-Roll (Self Produced) Beth Hart – Live At The Royal Albert Hall (Provogue) Coyote Kings – Rocket (Underworld Records) Dexter Allen – Live From Ground Zero Blues Club (Pass The […]
Heartland And Soul Little Village Foundation Heartland And Soul is the stunning debut release by 2018 International Blues Challenge solo/duo winner Kevin Burt. Not only did he win the overall prize in the solo/duo category, he also laid claim to the awards for top guitarist & harmonica. And he shows those obvious talents with the […]
Treasured Music Lovers, Without a doubt, this is a tough business. It’s a rare and wonderful thing when an opportunity arises to propel your music forward. Brand new songs have blossomed this last year from an invite earlier on Delbert’s Cruise by Kevin McKendree (Grammy winning keyboardist with Delbert McClinton, Brian Setzer, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy […]